campaign to encourage people to make a
difference by changing their behaviour.

‘LEEFlet’ The Newsletter of the London
Environmental Education Forum
Autumn 2009

Energy and Climate Change Minister, Joan
Ruddock, said;
“The results show that people don’t realise that
climate change is already underway and could
have very severe consequences for their
children’s lives. It also suggests people still
aren’t sure what causes climate change. Our
new Act on C02 adverts show how serious it is
and that we can all do something about it.”
“With over 40% of the UK’s C02 emissions a
result of personal choices, there is huge
potential for individual behaviour change to
lower emissions, save money and put the UK
in a stronger position going into the
Copenhagen summit negotiations.”

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
AND CLIMATE CHANGE
LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN
Climate Change: Is there a happy ending?
New campaign launched to fight climate
change
New research shows 52% don’t believe
climate change will affect them.
Research published today from the
Department of Energy and Climate Change
reveals that over 50% of people questioned
don’t believe climate change will affect them
and only 1 in 5 (18%) respondents think that
climate change will take effect during their
children’s lifetime.
The results showed that a big motivator for
people to take action on climate change is the
knowledge that it will impact on the next
generation. Three quarters of people (74%)
said they would make changes to their lifestyle
now if they knew climate change was going to
affect their children.
Recent research is shows the public are
unclear on what causes climate change and
what the effects are so in response the
Government is today confronting the public
with the reality and the consequences. The
Government wants to educate people on the
dangers of climate change and today launches
its first ever direct public information
announcement confirming the existence of
climate change and its man-made origin.
The advert features a father telling his
daughter a story of ‘a very, very strange’ world
with ‘horrible consequences’ for today’s
children as part of the current Act on C02

The results showed;
74% of people would take immediate
action to change their lifestyle now if they
knew that climate change would affect their
children’s lives
52% of people believe that their actions
as an individual can help stop the
effects climate change
Those living in London are most
concerned with the threat of climate change
with 39% of people believing it will significantly
affect their lives
·
Only a quarter (26%) of the public
believe that climate change is already
impacting on the UK
Over 55yr olds are least concerned with
climate change compared to the under 24 yr
olds believing that the results of climate
change have already begun
Respondents cited flooding as one of the
most common effects of climate change that
will happen in the UK (69%)
Residents in the Midlands most feared
the risk of adverse weather conditions (73%)
as result of climate change – recent Climate
change projections showed that by 2080
rainfall on the wettest day of the year in the
East Midlands could increase by 30%
The new ‘bedtime’ story’ Act on C02 advert is
on air.
To view the advert use the following link; http://
www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/news/previe
w/preview.aspx
By The Department of Energy and
Climate Change

Residential Centres
Lambourne End Outdoor Centre
Lambourne End Outdoor Centre (LEEF member) aims to
provide high quality personal development experiences,
primarily (but not exclusively) for people from east and
north London, Essex and Hertfordshire which in turn will
influence the development of their communities. The
Centre is being developed to be a thriving inclusive
resource which is particularly welcoming to young people.
To find out more look on their website;
www.lambourne-end.org.uk

Paddington Farm Trust
Is a small charity which owns a beautiful 43 acre organic
farm in Glastonbury, Somerset. They have been
established for 20 years and have a mission to improve
the quality of life and well-being for groups or individuals
from urban areas by enabling access to the countryside.
Accommodation is surrounded by miles of beautiful
scenery and offers 43 acres of land to explore, with lovely
views, including woodland, a sensory play garden and two
apple orchards.
The Farmhouse can accommodate groups of up to 20
visitors, in both dormitory accommodation and single
bedrooms. The Longhouse consists of two twin rooms
and one family unit that sleeps four.
If you are interested in organised activities, the farm can
provide environmental or outdoor education, such as
animal feeding, Forest School and survival skills.
To find out more look on their website;
www.paddingtonfarm.co.uk

International Community School
International Community School (LEEF member) offers its
Bawdsey Field Studies Centre for £85 pp for three nights
full board.
“We are inviting Schools, colleges and universities to visit
our newly launched Bawdsey Field studies Centre based
in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Suffolk
Coast where the river Deben meets the sea. Staying at
our centre you are free to explore the 150 acres of
grounds that include part of a Red Crag Site of Special
Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a variety of different
habitats. There is also the opportunity to study coastal
processes at Bawdsey beach and to look at flood
defences at nearby Felixstowe (a short ferry ride away).
Bawdsey Estate offers schools and groups many
opportunities for independent fieldwork at all levels to
develop skills in data collection, handling and analysis for
a variety of courses.
We can offer full board accommodation for groups
undertaking independent fieldwork projects or using the
other facilities available at Bawdsey. For trips booked up
until May 2010 prices are reduced. £85 pp for three nights
full board for a minimum of 10 people (students and
teachers). Please see our website for details of our
location, ideas for field research projects, activities and
information on our water sports centre or contact”
www.bawdseyfieldstudies.co.uk

Kench Hill
Kench Hill Centre (host of last LEEF residential) provides
a relaxing, inspirational, residential environment in rural
Kent for London’s learners - schools, community groups,
families. First preference to residents of the London
Borough of Hackney and non-Hackney groups when
availability allows. Whether you are a teacher planning
your school journey, a parent wanting to find out where
your child will be staying or a group leader hoping to
organise a visit, you will find all the information you need
on the web site.
To find out more visit: www.kenchhill.co.uk

Courses and Events
Opening the Doorway to Sustainability:
An online course for educators
Schools and teachers have a vital role to play in ensuring
the next generation have the skills and knowledge to
make lifestyle choices that are sustainable. This
philosophy underpins WWF’s One Planet Schools®
programme.
'Opening the Doorway to Sustainability' is the popular, and
highly regarded, professional development programme
from WWF-UK, once again being run in 2010 by
Sustainability and Environmental Education.
Using the DCSF’s National Framework for Sustainable
Schools as a starting point, this course offers an
opportunity to explore how taking a sustainable schools
approach can benefit pupils, teachers, the wider
community and of course the health and wellbeing of the
planet on which we all depend.
Course participants will: explore different approaches to
sustainable schools; identify and begin to develop key
skills; practice reflection and action learning approaches to
ensure new skills and knowledge are applied. At the end
of the course, participants should feel equipped to take
forward the sustainable schools agenda with confidence.
How do I find out more?
To find out more, please download the supporting course
information by visiting the dedicated course website: seed.org.uk/onlinecourse2010.
This online course is extremely popular among teachers,
local authorities and sustainability practitioners alike, and
participant numbers are limited. To request a registration
pack, or obtain further information on this course, please
contact Sustainability and Environmental Education
(SEEd) on:
Telephone: 07525 264540
Email: hermione.fricker@se-ed.org.uk
Or visit: se-ed.org.uk/onlinecourse2010.
For more information on WWF's One Planet Schools®
Programme, visit: wwf.org.uk/oneplanetschools.

LSSF Event
“Sustainable Schools and Sustainable Communities”
9.30am - 3pm, Wednesday, 2nd December
ZSL London Zoo
As always, please ensure that you register early to secure
your place. We look forward to seeing you there!
To ask for a registration form please email:
sustainableschools@gol.gsi.gov.uk

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Partners
Envision is seeking new partners
Envision runs a number of programmes in schools and
colleges across the UK to promote sustainable
development, community engagement and active
citizenship. We have recently received funding to offer our
flagship programme for FREE to a small number of new
partners in London.
Our flagship programme is an extra-curricular programme
which provides an opportunity for 16-19 year olds in
schools and colleges to tackle various issues in their local
community. After an interactive presentation at the
beginning of the year, interested young people sign up to
be part of an ‘Envision team’. With support from an
Envision co-coordinator assigned to the school or college
and an adult volunteer, recruited, trained and placed by
Envision; this team then identifies issues they feel strongly
about and during weekly meetings, build a project plan to
tackle them.
Teams use highly innovative ways to tackle a huge
diversity of different issues ranging from street crime to
climate change, from cultural understanding to
homelessness. Throughout the programme, teams have
the opportunity to attend Envision events where they can
meet other Envision teams, gain a better knowledge of
global and local issues and feel part of a much larger
community; this promotes intergenerational links &
community cohesion.
After an academic year, the programme comes to an end
and the team reflects on their experiences whilst also
receiving an Envision award. Participants gain confidence,
skills, awareness of a broad range of issues and most
importantly by making a positive difference, the young
people realise their own capability and become inspired to
continue being beacons for others.
Interested schools should contact Patrick Taylor, London
Schools Coordinator:
patrick@envision.org.uk.
020 7253 1677
www.envision.org.uk

LEEF Events
OCTOBER
LEEF Playing with W ater
T hursday 29 th October 2009,
Cost: £10 for LEEF members or £20 for nonmembers.
How to use local ponds and streams? River dipping,
wading and insect ID at Crane Park Island
Join us at Crane Park Island for an introductory course for
everyone who works with students around water. The
London Wildlife Trust will be introducing their techniques
and knowledge, on the wildlife in water and how to identify
it.
http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/Naturereserves/CraneParkIsl
and/tabid/126/Default.aspx
Host: Alex Robb London W ildlife Trust
Email Anna to book your place or find out more;
aportch@wildlondon.org.uk

NOVEMBER
The Big Apple and LEEF
Saturday 7 th Nov ember 2009
The low-carbon transatlantic conversation, EEAC of New
York City and LEEF sit down to discuss environmental
education in the city. Happening simultaneously in New
York and King’s College London
We are passionate about environmental education and we
live in big English speaking cities. We face lots of the
same challenges, can we share solutions without
increasing the size of our carbon footprint?
This is the event where we find out…
Email Anna to book your place or find out more;
aportch@wildlondon.org.uk

DECEMBER
W inter LEEF Party at Hampstead Heath
Please put the evening of Tuesday 1st December 2009 in
your diary now.
Details to follow soon.

Resources

Jobs

Moss Green Children's Books offer free
vegetable colouring in sheets.
The fruit and vegetable colouring sheets are now available
at the web site and can be downloaded for free from:
http://www.mossgreenchildrensbooks.co.uk/freecolouring-page/

Head of Education at W aste W atch

The colouring pages are for kids to have fun and learn:
1 Where a vegetable grows,
2 When to plant and when to harvest a vegetable,
3 What is in season and the concept of food miles,
The designs have four levels of complexity. The simplest
illustration should be suitable for the very young child and
goes through to the older child. The age range is
approximately from 3 years old to 8 years old depending
on the child's motor skills.
A widget of the young boy - (see the
www.mossgreenchildrensbooks.co.uk website) can be
placed on the schools gardening section of a web site.
Technical expertise is not required to do the download.
Moss Green Children's Books
Tel: +44 (0)207 373 0945
info@mossgreenchildrensbooks.co.uk
www.mossgreenchildrensbooks.co.uk

£35,000 - £39,000 London
Waste Watch is an environmental charity working to
change the way people use the world's natural resources.
We advise, educate and support people to enable them to
live sustainably, reduce their environmental impact and
improve their quality of life.
Are you passionate about the environment? Can you
develop the potential of our educational programme?
Your understanding of both the education sector and the
sustainability agenda will enable you to take the lead in
developing our education strategy and in project design.
You will have the vision and leadership skills to inspire a
highly motivated staff team. As a strategic thinker and an
exceptional communicator, you will also be able to
develop diverse partnerships across the public, private
and voluntary sectors. Your creative flair coupled with your
practical approach will enable you to spot funding
opportunities and successfully to turn ideas into reality.
For further details please see our website
www.wastewatch.org.uk where you will find a full briefing
and job description.

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Oasis Project Coordinator
This is a unique opportunity to work with a wellestablished and respected local charity to help improve
the well-being and life chances of children and young
people in Stockwell and beyond.
Oasis runs three main projects; a Children’s Nature
Garden, a Karting Project and a Cycle, Adventure
Playground and Young Peoples Project.
Each of the projects provides unique opportunities for
children and young people to play, learn new skills and
knowledge and develop confidence and self esteem.
Oasis Project Coordinator is a new senior core position
that will involve working as part of a friendly and
professional staff team.
Candidates will need to demonstrate a passion for and
understanding of young people’s rights and have the
ability to work to their own initiative.
Rate of Pay: £28, 179 JNC point 21
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 18th November
2009 6pm Interviews week beginning Monday 30th
December 2009.
To request an application pack please email:
info@oasisplay.org.uk

Maternity Cover - Environmental and
Enterprise at Hackney City Farm
Project Manager, funded by the Tudor Trust.
The post holder will develop social enterprise projects and
run all projects associated with the greening of the Farm,
co-ordinating and liaising with other members of Farm
staff and volunteers to deliver the projects. This will
involve working with the local community to set up carbon
reduction initiatives, managing volunteers and setting
up courses. It is a full-time position, £24,000 per annum.
Look on their website for contact details and how to apply
www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk